LETTER: Tax And Spend Climate Not Hospitable

June 29, 2013

With Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's uninvited appearance at Texas Gov. Rick Perry's Hartford luncheon, he gave the appearance of being on the defensive regarding the overall comparison of Connecticut and Texas [June 18, Page 1, "Casting Lures"].

No doubt by offering Yankee hospitality solely by his presence, Malloy's unsuccessful intent was to discredit the positives of any business moving to Texas when they had the opportunity to remain in Connecticut and face an ongoing climate of tax and spend.

As examples, the recent action by the Bonding Commission, controlled by the governor, in approving $30 million to purchase a parking garage and $2.5 million for a zoo's bear habitat influences businesses from other states, if there are any, in making decisions when contemplating a move to Connecticut. Rather than a First Five program, might be the Last Five would be an appropriate placement in the overall financial condition of CT.